Director of Care Management - RN

Director, Care Management

Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package, including : 401(k) match, Paid Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance and more.

The Director, Care Management is responsible for overseeing the implementation, development, and management of the Care Management and Resource Management programs. This position ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, establishes efficient processes for patient care and discharge planning, and provides leadership to the Care Management team. The Director works collaboratively with staff, physicians, and community resources to deliver patient-centered care and achieve optimal outcomes.

Essential Functions :

• Oversees the implementation and maintenance of an effective and compliant Care Management program that meets all regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Provides leadership and direction to staff, ensuring accountability for duties and adherence to roles within their scope of practice.
• Conducts chart reviews to evaluate severity of illness (SI) and intensity of services (IS) for admissions, continued stays, and discharge planning.
• Refers cases not meeting criteria to the Physician Advisor or Utilization Management Committee and ensures appropriate follow-up.
• Identifies avoidable days and implements communication systems to address and resolve them effectively.
• Coordinates discharge planning and social services functions to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and Joint Commission standards.
• Acts as a liaison to community agencies, providing resources and services for post-hospital placement and support.
• Ensures accurate and timely reporting of CPS (Child Protective Services) or APS (Adult Protective Services) cases as mandated, and educates staff on mandatory reporting requirements.
• Participates actively in Patient Care Conferences and Length of Stay (LOS) meetings to support efficient care delivery and discharge planning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

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INDLEAD Equal Employment Opportunity :

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to : hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.